Due to be released on Friday 5th February, Where Time Suspends is the new album from Edinburgh singer -songwriter Rosie Nimmo. A wonderfully laid-back collection, the eclectic mixture of jazz-tinged blues and Joni Mitchell style folk musings provides a much needed counter to the current bleak climate. Opening track Laugh is a lovely introduction to… Continue reading Rosie Nimmo -Where Time Suspends
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Yvonne Lyon – Growing Wild
Released on the 6th of November, Growing Wild is the new album from Yvonne Lyon. The twelve songs on this perfectly balanced collection were apparently all written before coronavirus began to take its horrible toll on all aspects of our lives yet Growing Wild’s message of hope could not appear more apt. The track listing is… Continue reading Yvonne Lyon – Growing Wild
Davey Horne embarks on a second summer with his eponymous debut album
Several years ago a rather boozy night in an Islay bar ended with me being gifted a copy of the Ray Summer’s debut, Russian Tearoom by the father of one of the band members. When I finally played it several days later I was instantly blown away. Trying to categorise the Fife band’s sound was… Continue reading Davey Horne embarks on a second summer with his eponymous debut album
honeychain – Pocket Full of Good Luck
It’s been three years since honeychain released their debut album Crushed. Produced by the late Kim Shattuck, its explosive opening track, Bombs Away, set the tone for what proved to be thirty-three minutes of exhilarating power pop. Now they are back with their latest offering Pocket Full of Good Luck and it’s good to find… Continue reading honeychain – Pocket Full of Good Luck
Yvonne Lyon – Metanoia
I have to admit that February has taken me by surprise. January has passed so quickly, driven along by the usual contradictory post festive season mix of happiness, melancholy, confidence, self-doubt, gloom and optimism. Thankfully the current Scottish music scene can only encourage the latter feeling of optimism as musicians of all genres continue to… Continue reading Yvonne Lyon – Metanoia
Rosie Bans -Identify Yourself.
If you don’t follow Rosie Bans yet via her social media outlets then you have been missing out. Follow her on twitter and you are treated to a mixture of informative and sometimes random wee gems, often accompanied by some of the wittiest use of swear words you will ever read. Her numerous Facebook live… Continue reading Rosie Bans -Identify Yourself.
Neon Waltz – Strange Hymns.
Caithness, at the extreme north of the Scottish mainland is not a place you would immediately associate as the home of one of Scotland’s most exciting Indie bands. It’s an area of extreme contrasts. The East border is provided by the Moray Firth, a sea that can be placid at times but when whipped up… Continue reading Neon Waltz – Strange Hymns.
Great Albatross deliver a satisfying debut.
Great Albatross are the collaborative vehicle set up by leader A. Wesley Chung to deliver his own brand of indie tinged folk music. With Chung at the centre of a revolving cast of supporting musicians it’s an approach that promises to keep things constantly refreshed. Their debut album, Asleep in the Kaatskills, has… Continue reading Great Albatross deliver a satisfying debut.
Adriana Spina -Let Out The Dark.
The new album by Adriana Spina, Let Out the Dark, was launched just last week. Released on her own Ragged Road label it’s a strong set full of folk tinged Americana served up with style and verve. Things kick off with one of the strongest songs on the album, Home. The thoughtful lyrics are sung… Continue reading Adriana Spina -Let Out The Dark.
Feel the warmth from Campfires in Winter’s debut album.
Released at the end of February, Ischaemia is the first full album from Campfires in Winter. The four piece band, originally from Croy, have been working hard for a few years now to get to this point so it’s good to be able to say their endeavours have been worthwhile. The nine tracks here are… Continue reading Feel the warmth from Campfires in Winter’s debut album.
